Active Generosity Podcast
Active Generosity Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship.
I’m your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I’ll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.
As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable causes, our prayer is that you’ll learn something new, experience fresh perspectives and be encouraged and inspired to take the next step on your own generosity journey.
Along the way, you’ll also learn something about us and the myriad ways in which we support our donors and the many charities, churches and Christian workers who are our partners. Perhaps you do already know us as a donor but have no idea we may be supporting some of your favourite causes. Or, you’ve come to us for help as a church or charity leader or Christian worker but didn’t realise we can also support you in your personal giving. As you put the pieces of the Stewardship jigsaw together, we hope you’ll also be excited to discover our growing community of engaged givers and verified partners doing amazing work across God’s Kingdom.
Subscribe to our podcast newsletter via the link in our trailer show notes, where you’ll also find further information about Stewardship.
Together, let’s discover the joy of active generosity.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of Christian giving, personal journeys of stewardship, and the impact of generosity in communities. Topics include the challenges of generosity, success stories from donors, and insights from leadership in charitable organizations, such as episodes covering personal giving methods and the role of faith in stewardship.
Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship’s brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship.
I’m your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I’ll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.
As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable causes, our prayer is that you’ll learn something new, experience fresh perspectives and be encouraged and inspired to take the next step on your own generosity journey.
Along the way, you’ll also learn something about us and the myriad ways in which we support our donors and the many charities, churches and Christian workers who are our partners. Perhaps you do already know us as a donor but have no idea we may be supporting some of your favourite causes. Or, you’ve come to us for help as a church or charity leader or Christian worker but didn’t realise we can also support you in your personal giving. As you put the pieces of the Stewardship jigsaw together, we hope you’ll also be excited to discover our growing community of engaged givers and verified partners doing amazing work across God’s Kingdom.
Subscribe to our podcast newsletter via the link in our trailer show notes, where you’ll also find further information about Stewardship.
Together, let’s discover the joy of active generosity.
In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Caragh Bridgwood, Co-Founder and CEO of The Zena Launchpad, a Stewardship charity partner and social enterprise that is creating pathways out of extreme poverty for women in Uganda.
Together they explore how Zena grew from a university dissertation project into an organisation that has helped more than 100 women launch businesses, build financial security and create opportunities for their families.
Caragh shares honestly about the realities of fundraising, living between the UK and Uganda, learning to trust God’s provision and navigating the tension of stewarding resources across vastly different contexts.
She also discusses the launch of Women Who Give, a new initiative encouraging women to make generosity a meaningful part of their financial lives. Along the way, she reflects on faith, purpose, provision and the transformative power of generosity.
“Whatever we give God access to, I think he breathes supernatural life onto.”
This episode explores:
why biblical stewardship matters in pursuing social justice
how generosity can shape your sense of purpose
what it looks like to sustain a social enterprise through opposition and setbacks
the role of faith in navigating complexity and uncertainty
Caragh’s favourite Bible verses on generosity:
‘Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’ 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
Matthew 6, in particular: ‘Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?’ Matthew 6: 26 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray:
for an influx of generosity so Zena can grow, in particular for people to support on a monthly basis
for wisdom as she leads The Zena Launchpad and Women Who Give
for strength and health as she navigates life between the UK and Uganda with her family
that these projects will empower women out of poverty and create lasting impact
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
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